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Angioneurotic edema; Welts

• Sudden development of red welts
  • Welts are usually on the eyes and mouth, but may be on the hands, feet, or in the throat
  • Welts are itchy or painful
  • Turn pale and swell if irritated
• Swollen eyes and mouth
• Abdominal cramping
• Difficulty breathing
• Chemosis (swollen lining of the eyes)

The doctor will look at your skin and ask you if you have been exposed to any irritating substances. A physical exam might show stridor (crowing sound when inhaling) if the throat is affected.

Rarely, allergy testing may be performed to determine the causative allergen.

Review Date: 10/31/2005
Reviewed By: Frederic F. Little, M.D., Department of Allergy and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.